7 early warning signs of termites in your home

The short answer

The most common early signs of termites are mud tubes on walls or foundations, hollow-sounding or sagging timber, tight-fitting doors and windows, discarded wings near windowsills, bubbling or cracked paint, and small piles of frass (termite droppings). If you notice any of these, book a professional inspection quickly, as termites can cause significant damage within months.

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Good questions

Answers before you even ask

What are mud tubes?

Mud tubes are pencil-width tunnels of soil and saliva that termites build to travel between their nest and your home while staying protected. Finding them on walls, foundations or piers is one of the clearest signs of an active termite problem.

How fast do termites cause damage?

A mature colony can contain hundreds of thousands of termites and cause structural damage within months. This is why acting quickly on the early warning signs, and having regular inspections, matters so much.

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